map P walking - Cotswold Water Park

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2 Rather than show set walks and routes, the choice is yours to explore and discover a different side to the Cotswold Water Park. Routes which have obstacles such as stiles, bridges and steps have been shown, along with places where extra caution is Water Park Eastern SectionKEYFood and drinkBird Hide Nature ReserveToiletsFree parkingHorse box parkingCountry Park (Seasonal entry charge)Thames Path National TrailCautionQuarriesCotswold Water Park Designated BoundaryFootpath Bridlepath / Cyclepath(May not be suitable for cycling all year round)Cycle path hard surfacePermissive route (at discretion of landowner)Track (limited vehicular access)Stile / kissing gate / bridge / steps which may present a barrier to some usersAccess may be possible along certain routes, where no barriers are present, and where surface is out for routes marked with pathsQuarries are extremely dangerous places so please make sure you keep to the designated paths for your own Water ParkCome&explore!

3 walking &cyclingmapOver 50kmof paths andbridlewaysOPEN ALL YEARROUND!Final Artwork in two pages:q 18/7/12 12:57 Page 2 Who manages the Cotswold Water Park?Many of the lakes are privately owned by gravel companies, clubs and individuals but alarge number of lakes are open for public access and Cotswold Water Park Trustwas set up as a registered charity to improve public accessand to make the Cotswold Water Park a better environment for wildlife and a team of staff and volunteers the Trust manages the Gateway Centre, five NatureReserves, six car parks and many miles of footpaths. We also work with mineralcompanies, leisure providers, local businesses, councils and communities to create asustainable future for the Cotswold Water you would like to find out more about the work of the Cotswold WaterPark Trust, please visit the website can I find out more?GATEWAY VISITOR CENTRELake 6 Spine Rd, South Cerney GL7 5 TLOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK | VISITOR INFORMATION | CAF | TOILETS | FREE PARKING | T:01793 RoadJunction (B4696) Cotswold Water Park TrustCotswold Water Park walking and Cycling Map wasdevised by the CWP Trust to identify the main PublicRights of Way for walkers, cyclists and a definitive map of the area please see the relevantOrdnance Survey part of this map may be copied or reproduced without prior permission from the CWP ROAD:M5 Exit J11aFollow A417/9 Cirencester.

4 4 miles south of Cirencester takeB4696 Spine Road Exit J15 Follow A419 Cirencester. 3 miles north of Cricklade take B4696 Spine Road PUBLIC TRANSPORT:TRAVELINE:T:0871 2002233 RAIL:T:08457 484950 EXPRESS:T:08717 818178 by | Photographs by | Printed by production of this map has been kindlysupported Artwork in two pages:q 18/7/12 12:56 Page 1 Cotswold Water Park Western SectionFootpaths and bridleways: Shown in colour highlight the most popular and well used routes along the designated Rights of Way. Please keep to the paths, follow the way markers and any diversions which will be well marked. Parking: Free parking is available in the Car Parks marked . Please do not park in gateways or anywhere that may obstruct other road : As many of these routes pass near or through Nature Reserves, farmland and other wildlife areas, please keep your dog on the path, and on a lead where and flood alert! In wet weather, some of the routes, particularly those near the River Thames can be very muddy and sometimes flooded please make sure you have adequate footwear and take extra care.

5 Quarries are extremely dangerous places so please make sure you keep to the designated paths for your own on the border of Gloucestershire / Wiltshire, the Cotswold Water Park is an area of 40 square miles, with over 140 lakes formed as a result of gravel extraction. Many of the lakes have been restored and now provide an exciting destination for all, whether you are looking for watersports or wildlife, angling or Access Map identifies the most popular paths and routes along Public Rights of Way within the area - for walkers, cyclists, horseriders and those with buggies or mobility scooters. Rather than show set walks and routes, the choice is yours to explore and discover a different side to the Cotswold Water Park. Routes which have obstacles such as stiles, bridges and steps have been shown, along with places where extra caution is and drinkBird Hide Nature ReserveToiletsFree parkingHorse box parkingCountry Park (Seasonal entry charge)Thames Path National TrailCautionQuarriesCotswold Water Park Designated BoundaryFootpath Bridlepath / Cyclepath(May not be suitable for cycling all year round)Cycle path hard surfacePermissive route (at discretion of landowner)Track (limited vehicular access)Stile / kissing gate / bridge / steps which may present a barrier to some usersAccess may be possible along certain routes, where no barriers are present, and where surface is out for routes marked with paths